The Crisis of Democratic Governance
State Democrats have failed to deliver what the American people want.
Samantha Hancox-Li
Samantha Hancox-Li is a writer, editor, and host of the Neon Liberalism podcast.
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Neon Liberalism #9: Why Is Youth Transition So Controversial?
Samantha, Jason, and guest Vikas Valiveti talk the science, politics, and ethics of youth transition. Spoiler: there are a lot of people spreading lies about trans healthcare. What don't they want you to know? Why Is Youth Transition So Controversial?Podcast Episode · Neon Liberalism · 01/13/2025 · 55mApple
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Neon Liberalism #8: Will Bluesky Save Us?
Social media powered the Arab Spring, the George Floyd protests, and (seemingly) much of our politics for the last decade. Since Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, many liberals have hoped that Bluesky might become what Twitter once was. But is social media really always a tool of progress?
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Neon Liberalism #7: Can HTS Land the Plane?
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham has dislodged the regime of Bashar al-Assad after a lightning offensive, raising new hopes for Syria's future. Having won on the battlefield, can HTS implant a successful government in Damascus? Liberal Currents contributing editor Matthew Downhour joins Samantha and Jason to talk about
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Neon Liberalism #6: Do Women Need Men?
Are we living through a crisis in gender relations? Maia Mindel joins Samantha and Jason to talk about abortion bans, trans rights, MeToo, "male loneliness," declining birthrates, and most of all the decline of the patriarchal bargain and what might replace it. Do Women Need Men?Podcast Episode
The Crisis of Gender Relations
We need to put the final nail in the coffin of the Patriarchal Bargain and find new ideals we can live by.
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Neon Liberalism #5: Will Political Violence Save Us?
Samantha and Jason talk about ghost guns, CEO killings, and the place of political violence in the repertoire of contention. Will Political Violence Save Us?Podcast Episode · Neon Liberalism · 12/15/2024 · 36mApple Podcasts Neon Liberalism can be heard on Spotify, on Apple, on YouTube, on Amazon, and elsewhere via
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Neon Liberalism #4: Coups—How Do They Work?
What makes for a successful coup, and wouldn't South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol like to know? Adam Gurri joins Samantha and Jason to talk about one of the biggest stories of the week, and whether America is on the path to a personalist dictatorship. Coups: How Do
The Biopolitics of Youth Transition
Youth transition is a central pillar of trans rights.
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Neon Liberalism #3: Can Populism Save Democracy?
Join Samantha and Jason as they discuss the resurgence of economic populism, the breakdown of the dreaded "neoliberal consensus," and whether populism itself is just a vibe. Can Populism Save Democracy?Podcast Episode · Neon Liberalism · 12/02/2024 · 53mApple Podcasts Neon Liberalism can be heard on Spotify, on
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Neon Liberalism #2: Trans Issues and Gender Relations
Join hosts Samantha and Jason plus guest Sophia Hottel as they discuss Capitol Hill bathrooms, the patriarchal bargain, and how trans issues have become the bleeding edge of the crisis in gender relations worldwide. Trans Issues and Gender RelationsPodcast Episode · Neon Liberalism · 11/25/2024 · 46mApple Podcasts Neon Liberalism can
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Neon Liberalism #1: What Just Happened?
Samantha and Jason dissect and reject several popular theories of why Kamala Harris lost the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. They also speculate about what to expect from the next Donald Trump administration: tariffs, mass deportation, and Gorilla Channel Governance. What Just Happened?Podcast Episode · Neon Liberalism · 11/19/2024